11/01/2026
NASA has successfully restored communication with Voyager 1 after briefly losing contact with the spacecraft on October 18 and 19, 2026.
The signal returned on October 20, allowing engineers to resume sending commands and receiving data.
The interruption was linked to an unexpected change in the spacecraft’s thruster configuration, which activated backup thrusters.
NASA is continuing to investigate the issue. As of October 29, communication remains stable.
Engineers are also working to conserve Voyager 1’s limited power supply through new energy-saving measures, helping the historic spacecraft continue its exploration of interstellar space.
Source: NASA